[Surgical management of heavily irradiated tissues (author's transl)].
Pathological changes caused by high-dosage radiation in tissues and bone are described. Characteristic features include compromised blood supply, fibrosis, as well as damage of lymph nodes and osteocytes. Even minor trauma can cause ulceration, infection, radionecrosis or great vessel rupture. Operative treatment is illustrated in two patients.
D000368:Aged; D001808:Blood Vessels / Q000528:radiation effects; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000528:radiation effects / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013524:Surgical Flaps
Chirurgische Versorgung bei schweren Strahlenschäden.